Residents of the eThekwini area have been urged by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) to take precautions as level 4 storm warnings remain in effect until 22:59pm on Tuesday, 27 October.
The heavy downpours, hail and lightning are expected to affect KwaZulu-Natal. These conditions could result in flooding of settlements, roads, bridges, mudslides, damage to property and infrastructure and dangerous driving conditions.
Director of eThekwini Disaster Management Directorate, Vincent Ngubane, said, emergency teams are on standby to respond to weather-related incidents across Durban.
Residents from low-lying areas or settlements have been urged to remain indoors.
PICTURE: South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Residents have also been encouraged to check municipality platforms for updates in order to stay safe.
Municipality has advised children to be kept away from storm drains, for people to avoid open spaces and tall trees during lightning strikes.
For emergencies contact the Disaster Management Centre on 031-361-0000.
